Free Security+ Practice Test (SY0-701)

Use this free CompTIA Security+ practice test to check your readiness for the SY0-701 exam. You'll get exam-style questions spanning all five domains, each with a clear explanation of why an answer is right or wrong. It's built by Training Camp, an authorized CompTIA partner that has certified more than 250,000 professionals since 1999.

What's on the CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) exam?

The current Security+ exam, SY0-701, is organized into five domains. This practice test draws questions from each so you can find your weak spots before exam day:

• General Security Concepts (12%) — the CIA triad, security controls, authentication, and core principles like least privilege and defense in depth.
• Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations (22%) — malware, social engineering, common attacks, and the countermeasures used to stop them. The largest domain.
• Security Architecture (18%) — secure network design, cloud security, infrastructure, and cryptographic solutions.
• Security Operations (28%) — monitoring, incident response, digital forensics, and vulnerability management. The heaviest-weighted domain.
• Security Program Management and Oversight (20%) — governance, risk, compliance, policies, and security awareness.

Want the full breakdown? See our Security+ exam objectives.

How this practice test works

Questions are multiple choice and pulled from across the five SY0-701 domains. After each answer you get an instant explanation, a 20-minute timer keeps it exam-like, and you can retake it as many times as you want. It's a readiness check, not a substitute for full preparation.

How to prepare for the Security+ exam

CompTIA recommends CompTIA Network+ and roughly two years of hands-on IT administration experience with a security focus. Beyond practice questions, work through the official objectives, use a structured Security+ study guide, and consider an accelerated Security+ Boot Camp if you want to certify fast with an exam voucher and a pass guarantee.

Security+ practice test FAQ

Is this Security+ practice test free?

Yes. It's free to take, with an explanation for every answer choice across all five SY0-701 domains.

How many questions are on the real Security+ exam?

SY0-701 has a maximum of 90 questions and a 90-minute time limit, including multiple-choice and performance-based questions.

What score do I need to pass Security+?

You need a scaled score of 750 on a scale of 100 to 900 to pass.

How hard is the Security+ exam?

It's an entry-to-intermediate exam. With Network+ knowledge, a couple of years of hands-on experience, and steady practice, it's very achievable.